Strength and Conditioning Coach
Savannah College of Art and Design
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Quick overview
The coach will collaborate on periodization plans for peak performance, create sport-specific development plans for student-athletes, and manage injury prevention or rehabilitation efforts. Duties also include overseeing workouts in fitness facilities and providing technical instruction on strength and conditioning movements.
Requirements summary
A Bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience in strength and conditioning field training are minimum requirements, along with the ability to travel with teams, including nights and weekends. Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent is preferred.
Job description
As a strength and conditioning coach, you will work with other coaches to develop periodization plans that ensure peak performance during championships. You will create sport-specific development plans for student-athletes and manage injury prevention or rehabilitation. Among other duties, you will oversee athletes and workouts in SCAD fitness facilities and provide technical instruction for strength and conditioning movements to student-athletes and coaches. Additionally, you will keep detailed records of student-athlete workouts, provide regular reports to the coaching staff, and maintain knowledge of best practices in performance training and injury-prehabilitation for athletes.
The ideal candidate demonstrates organization and communication skills. They are a highly motivated, positive person who uses current industry-leading knowledge and training techniques to maximize sport-specific athletic performance. The candidate also knows different training modalities to support individual sport requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- At least one year of experience working in strength and conditioning field training
- Ability to travel with teams, including nights and weekends
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in the college athletics environment
Certificates, licenses, and registrations
- Certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) or equivalent strength and conditioning certification
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid passport
Travel required
• 20–40%
Work hours
- The university work week is Sunday through Saturday.
- Most offices are open
- Monday through
- Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.
ADA tag
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
